Nearby
Whistler is the Number One Ski resort in North America.
Pemberton is designated as a "Superhost Community" offering
lodging and accommodations of all types.

Photo
Credit: Roy McClean of Custom Fit Communications

The
majestic Pemberton Valley District includes the Village
of Pemberton and surrounding communities of Mt. Currie,
Birken and D'Arcy, British Columbia, Canada.

The
fertile Pemberton Valley, famous for its virus free seed
potato industry, also has a number of farms specializing
in fruits, vegetables and cattle. Two Provincial Parks,
Nairn Falls Provincial Park and Birkenhead Lake Provincial
Park, and the Joffre Lakes Recreational area are popular
summer destinations complete with a variety of trails to
explore.

During
the summer months a visit to the Historical Pemberton
Museum will provide the visitors with the opportunity
to learn about the history of the First Nations and white
settlements in the Pemberton Valley.

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Accommodations:
Pemberton and District, BC, Canada
offers an excellent variety of accommodations and lodging
for every taste and budget. Inns, lodges, motels, and bed
& breakfast accommodations make Pemberton and District such
a great place to stay! The Pemberton Valley / Meadows lies
north and west of the Village. Travel east of the Village
to Mt. Currie, Lillooet Lake, and Ivey Lake.

Pemberton
Weather: The climate of Pemberton is very warm and dry
in the summertime and mild and wet in the winter. The regulated
temperatures are created by the surrounding Coast Mountains.

Population:
Pemberton is a small and vibrant community of 2,500
people and covering 320 hectares of land. The Village is
the service centre for 6,000 people which includes the communities
of Pemberton, Mt.Currie, Birken and D'Arcy.

Industry:
The main industries are logging, farming, tourism and support
services.

Elevation:
210 m (689 ft)

Access:
The Pemberton Valley is situated 159 kilometres north-east
of Vancouver, British Columbia. The Village of Pemberton
is a driving distance of about 2.5 hours north of Vancouver,
BC, 1.25 hours north of Squamish
and 20 minutes north of Whistler
on the scenic Highway 99.
It is also accessible by bus and train, taxi, and charter
air service. B.C. Greyhound Bus Lines provides daily bus
service from Vancouver. There are also a a number of daily
scheduled trips on BC Transit bus service from Pemberton
& Mount Currie to Whistler daily.

Pemberton
Village’s airport provides access by air to Whistler and
Pemberton. A 5-minute drive east of the Village of Pemberton
and 25 minutes north of Whistler off Highway 99, the airport
accommodates fixed wing and rotorcraft vehicles.

The
Pemberton Valley / Meadows lies north and west of the Village.
Travel east of the Village to Mt. Currie, Lillooet Lake,
and Ivey Lake.

Photo
Credit: Roy McClean of Custom Fit Communications

Recreation:

2
- 18 Hole Golf Courses

riding
stables

iet
boating

canoeing

kayaking

fishing

swimming

hunting

boating

hiking

cross
country skiing

heli
-skiing

heli-hiking

snowmobiling

soaring

paragliding

cycling

camping

scenic
flights

Events:Throughout
the year there are a host of festivals and events including
the Annual Winterfest in February, Lillooet Lake Rodeo
in May, Canada Week Celebrations in June/July, Barn Dance
in July, Slow Food Cycle Sunday in August and Equifest
& Country Fair in September.